Why Study Communications at Vermont State?
- Hands-on learning: Our relationship-based program prides itself on getting you in the field as early as your first semester. This hands-on approach coupled with experiential learning opportunities means you will graduate with a solid skill set and relevant job experience.
- State-of-the-art technology: You’ll have access to media labs with all the technologies and software that you need to create professional-level media: two HD studios, Black Magic cameras, Panasonic broadcast cameras, multiple Mac labs fully equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud, and a state-of-the-art video and production studio.
- Real-world opportunities: Vermont State strives to connect you to real-world opportunities woven within the coursework. These allow you to use your skills to give back to local and regional businesses.
- Job placement success: From education to engineering and from healthcare to retail and manufacturing, nearly every industry has a need for skilled communicators.
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Concentrations in Communications
Students in this program may choose to earn a general Communications degree or combine their foundational classes with one of three concentrations.
- Cinema Studies & Production (Castleton and Lyndon Campuses)
- Journalism
- Multimedia Journalism Track (Castleton Campus)
- Broadcast Journalism Track (Lyndon Campus)
- New Media (Castleton and Lyndon Campuses)
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Minors Available in the Communications Program
Interested in adding a minor to your degree program? See minors available in the Communications program below.
- Broadcast Journalism
- Cinema Production
- Cinema Studies
- Communications
- Journalism
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